Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Glendale, Arizona
3 of 6 nursing homes in Glendale (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Arizona statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
970
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
6
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Glendale, Arizona, is adequate with six facilities, three of which are recommended. Families should note that while the top facility, ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF GLENDALE, holds a 5-star rating, one facility should be avoided due to its fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF GLENDALE (90) — Advanced Health Care of Glendale stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating, indicating exceptional care standards. With an A grade and no fines, this facility ensures a safe and nurturing environment for its 54 residents, making it a leading choice for quality nursing care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 HORIZON POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (75) — Horizon Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center earns a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, reflecting dependable care for its 196 residents. With an overall Grade B and no fines, this facility is committed to providing a supportive rehabilitation environment that meets the needs of its diverse patient population.
- 3 LIFE CARE CENTER OF NORTH GLENDALE (73) — Life Care Center of North Glendale boasts a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 73/100, indicating reliable service for its 223 residents. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility focuses on delivering quality rehabilitation and nursing care, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere for recovery.
The other 3 Glendale facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Advanced Health Care of Glendale stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating, indicating exceptional care standards. With an A grade and no fines, this facility ensures a safe and nurturing environment for its 54 residents, making it a leading choice for quality nursing care.
Horizon Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center earns a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, reflecting dependable care for its 196 residents. With an overall Grade B and no fines, this facility is committed to providing a supportive rehabilitation environment that meets the needs of its diverse patient population.
Life Care Center of North Glendale boasts a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 73/100, indicating reliable service for its 223 residents. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility focuses on delivering quality rehabilitation and nursing care, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere for recovery.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Glendale Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Glendale Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Glendale's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 6 Glendale facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Glendale avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Glendale facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Glendale, AZ are recommended?
3 of 6 nursing homes in Glendale (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Glendale "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Glendale?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.